Classes for 7th batch pre-sea ratings commenced from 23rd May, 2022. The ratings are expected to pass out from the academy on completion of their training around the end of November, 2022.

International Maritime Academy is pleased to inform you that our marine training workshop has been approved by Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore for conducting training in welding, Marine Engineering (Machinery, Automation & Cargo systems). IMA has thereby complied international requirement for pre-sea and post-sea training requirement of our seafarers and is the first maritime training provider to obtain such a certification. Seafarers can now avail full workshop training for pre and post sea requirement at IMA. The academy also provides tailor made training facility for specific areas as per the requirement of shipowners.

International Maritime Academy (IMA) has been allowed to run the BSc (Hons) Course in Nautical Science and BSc in Marine Engineering course under Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University. IMA thus becomes the first maritime training provider in the private sector to be accorded the approval and this will apply to the fresh intake of this year onwards. Apart from a career at sea, the undergraduate program will allow IMA trained cadets to seek further education at home and abroad and thereby enhance the prospect and job opportunity for its trainee.

World Maritime Day was celebrated with a grand reception and award giving ceremony in Bangladesh on 30th September, 2021 at Hotel Intercontinental, Dhaka. The event was hosted by the Ministry of Shipping/Department of Shipping and was attended by the elite shipping community of the country. Maritime Award 2021 was presented to Haque and Sons Ltd for Special Contribution on Seafarers employment in the manning sector. The award was received by Capt. G.M. Quadrey, Sr. Executive Director of M/S Haque and Sons Ltd. Haque & Sons Ltd would like to share this honor and achievement with our valued principals, our hardworking, dedicated and loyal seafarers working onboard under HSL and our shore based employees without whom today's recognition would not have been possible.

Haque & Sons Ltd takes over new delivery Vessel MT Rhapsody Chemical tanker DWT 34,766 at Shin Kurushima, Onishi Shipyard in Japan with twenty-two crew compliments including cadets from International Maritime Academy (IMA) on 24th December 2020.

Haque & Sons Ltd taken over the vessel MV Sentosa Challenger by change of crew nationality at South Africa (Panamax Bulk Carrier, DWT 81,601 MT / Only nine month old Vessel). With twenty crew compliments including cadets from International Maritime Academy (IMA) on 20th December 2020.

Haque & Sons Ltd taken over the vessel MV Mineral Edo by change of crew nationality at Brazil (Capesize Bulk Carrier, DWT 2,07,219 MT). With twenty-one crew compliments including cadets from International Maritime Academy (IMA) on 11th September 2020

Haque & Sons Ltd takes over new delivery Vessel MT Furano Galaxy Chemical tanker DWT 25,357 MT at KSB, Hachinohe Shipyard in Japan with twenty-two crew compliments including cadets from International Maritime Academy (IMA).

On 23rd February 2020, the passing out ceremony of the Fifth Batch pre-sea Ratings of International Maritime Academy was held at its own campus at Pubail, Gazipur. 50 Ratings have passed out this year from Deck, Engine, Fitter and Catering division who will be fully employed onboard Haque & Sons Ltd managed vessels. Commodore Sayed Ariful Islam (TAS), ndc, psc, BN, Director General, Department of Shipping was the chief guest. Beside him, many invited guests were present in the ceremony. Gold Medal for overall best performance was awarded to deck rating Md. Mainuddin Chisti for best performance. Deck rating Kamrul Hasan Emon received the silver medal for best performance in Deck division, Fitter rating Md. Forhad Uddin received the silver medal for best performance in Engine & Fitter division and Cook rating Md. Juwel Rana received the silver medal for best performance in Catering division. The event was also attended by dignitaries from Ministry of Shipping, Department of Shipping along with Managing Director and Commandant of IMA. The program called off with cake cutting and sumptuous lunch.

Haque & Sons Ltd. took over new delivery Vessel MV. Fidum Australis, Cape Size Bulk Carrier Dwt 187,243 mt at Shanghai Waigqaoqiao Shipbuilding Yard, China with twenty-two Bangladeshi crew compliments. The Delivery took place on 09th December 2019 led by Capt. Mohammed Farooq Hossain and Chief Engineer Mohammad Zahedul Islam. We thank owners/managers for their continuous faith and support to HSL seafarers and congratulate the seafarers onboard for the successful takeover of this vessel. Three IMA cadets are employed onboard.

Haque & Sons Ltd. takes over new delivery Vessel MV. Dejima Panamax Bulk Carrier Dwt 63,000 at Imabari Shipyard, Japan with twenty-one Bangladeshi crew compliments. The Delivery took place on 12th November 2019 led by Capt. Mohammad Shahjalal Uddin Bhuiyan and Chief Engineer Md. Ashraful Alam. We thank owners/managers for their continuous faith and support to HSL seafarers and congratulate the seafarers onboard for the successful takeover of this vessel. Two IMA cadets are employed onboard.

International Maritime Academy (IMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Canadian University of Bangladesh (CUB) in education and training cooperation on 21st October 2019 at the University Campus. Cadets after successful completion of two years course from IMA and one-year sea service will have scope to pursue higher education (undergraduate)degree course in Shipping and Maritime Science in Canadian University of Bangladesh with credit transfer facilities of maximum 75 Credit Hours (CH). The students can then complete six semesters within a period of seven years and get their undergraduate degree from the university. The MoU also includes resource sharing with CUB in the use of the facilities of IMA for further advancement of maritime education. The Vice Chancellor of CUB, Dr. Mohammad. Mahfuzul Islam signed the MoU on behalf of the university and Capt. Zaki Ahad FNI signed on behalf of IMA. The Vice Chancellor of CUB, Managing Director of IMA, Mr. Emdadul Haque Chowdhury, Capt. Kazi Ali Imam, Head of the Marine faculty of CUB spoke on the occasion on the importance of resource sharing and closer collaboration between the university and the academy. The Commandant of IMA praised the initiative of CUB in rendering the opportunity to IMA cadets to further their formal academic career which is fully recognized. The students of IMA will get special preference in enhancing their career with the degree that will be conferred on completion of their studies in CUB; something that the parents of the cadets had always desired. IMA has fulfilled its obligation to provide opportunity for its trainees both at sea and ashore and treat the opportunity as a milestone in maritime education and training in Bangladesh.

Haque & Sons Ltd. takes over new delivery Vessel MV. Daisy Glory Panamax Bulk Carrier Dwt 80,000 at Nantong COSCO KHI Shipyard, China with twenty-one Bangladeshi crew compliments. The Delivery took place on 23rd July 2019 led by Capt. Md. Kallul Chowdhury and Chief Engineer Mohammed Abul Bashar. We thank owners/managers for their continuous faith and support to HSL seafarers and congratulate the seafarers onboard for the successful takeover of this vessel. Three IMA cadets are employed onboard.

On 22nd March 2019, the passing out ceremony of 8th batch cadets took place in IMA permanent campus. Honorable Member of parliament Begum Meher Afroze Chumki, Chairperson of the parliamentary standing committee on Women and Children affairs ministry was the chief guest. Honorable Secretary, Ministry of Shipping Mr. Md. Abdus Samad was the Special Guest. Honorable Director General, Department of Shipping, Commodore Syed Ariful Islam, (TAS), ndc, psc, BN was the Guest of Honor. A smart march past, wearing smart outfit were performed by the cadets. Several government officials, distinguished guests and proud parents of the 8th batch cadets enjoyed the programmed. Cadet Tasnim received the Gold medal for all round performance, Cadet Ibrahim & Mehedi were awarded with Silver medal for academic performance. Chief guest, special guest and guest of honor were presented with commemorative crest. The event was called off with Cake cutting and sumptuous lunch.

Haque & Sons Ltd. takes over new delivery Vessel MV. Amaryllis Panamax Bulk Carrier Dwt 81,758 at Zhoushan China with twenty-one Bangladeshi crew compliments. The Delivery took place on 21st March 2019 led by Capt. Mohammad Shahjalal Uddin Bhuiyan and Chief Engineer Md. Abdul Alim. We congratulate all the seafarers for successful takeover of this vessel. Three IMA cadets are employed onboard.

On 13th December 2018 IMA organized Annual Cultural Programme performed by 8th batch and 9th batch combined. Cultural activity is very important for an academy cadet to get a relief from it’s hectic schedule. It prepares the cadets for real world and add additional quality thus strengthening their personal skills.Cadets within their limited resources, turned the evening into colourful one. The complete academy was decorated. The Auditorium was decorated with paintings, placards, own made flowers, ships, oceans and what not.Programme started with national anthem. It was a programme with all genre of cultural arena such as music, dance, jokes and drama. They made the instructors also to take part in a game. Family members of instructors were also present in the programme and appreciated the event. The programme ended with the valuable speech from the commandant of the academy Capt Zaki Ahad. Finally, a sumptuous dinner was arranged for all. Management always encourages the cadets to arrange such activities which are in line with educational objectives and meets the requirement of healthy and peaceful mind.

On December 04, 2018 at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd 187,000 DWT new building Cape size Vessel MV FERRUM AUSTRALIS was manned by Bangladeshi seafarers from Haque & Sons Ltd. Twenty-one seafarers including officers, ratings and three International Maritime Academy cadets joined the vessel under the excellent leadership of Capt. Forkan Ahmed Nahid and Chief Engineer Md. Selim Miah. Special Thanks to Taga San of Santoku Senpaku for providing our seafarers the opportunity to man this beautiful vessel. Capt. G.M. Quadrey Executive Director and Emdadul H Chowdhury Managing Director of Haque & Sons Ltd attended the delivery ceremony along with official delegates from Santoku Senpaku, Rio Tinto among other dignitaries. Haque & Sons Ltd is proud to be part of the process in grooming, training and maintaining the pool of Santoku Senpaku crew since 2011. These vessels will be operated under Tinto Group is an Anglo-Australian multinational and one of the world's largest metals and mining corporations. Haque & Sons Ltd wishes all the success to all the seafarers sailing on board MV FERRUM AUSTRALIS.

On June 06, 2018 at Imabari Shipbuilding Shipyard 14,000-TUES new building container vessel MV Meishan Bridge was taken over by Bangladeshi seafarers from Haque & Sons Ltd. This is the first time in history of Bangladesh where Ultra Large Container series vessel of 14,000 was taken over by 23 seafarers including officers and ratings under the excellent leadership of Capt. Omar Kabir and Chief Engineer Md Ali Hassan from Bangladesh. Special Thanks to KLSM Singapore and K-LINE Japan for providing our seafarers the opportunity to man this beautiful vessel. Capt. Saydur Rahman Executive Director and Shichida San of HSL Tokyo attended the delivery ceremony along with official delegates from Kline Group.
Tokyo-based Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" Line) took delivery of the 14,000-TEU at Imabari Shipbuilding Company's Hiroshima Shipyard in Japan. "K" Line has a total of five ULCSs scheduled for delivery this year.
Haque & Sons is proud to be part of the process in grooming, training and maintaining the pool of KLSM crew since 1997. These vessels will be operated under Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (ONE), a joint venture of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" Line), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd ("MOL"), and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha ("NYK").
Haque & Sons wishes all the success of K-LINE and the seafarers sailing on board.

The 4th Batch IMA Ratings had their Certificate Graduation Ceremony on April 10th 2018. 50 Deck, Engine and Saloon Ratings Passed out from IMA who will be fully employed onboard Haque & Sons Ltd managed vessels. Silver Medal was given to Deck Rating Mahbubur Rahman , Engine Rating MD. Earfanul Hoque Ahad & Saloon Rating Rahul Dey. Chairman, Managing Director, along with Commandant and Principal of IMA attended the ceremony.

The ceremonial passing out ceremony of the 7th batch of pre-sea cadets on International Maritime Academy was held on 29th March 2018. In line with the tradition of the academy, march past by the passing out cadets in presence of their proud parents and other dignitaries was the show of the occasion.

The occasion started with recitation from the Holy Quran. The smartly turned out cadets in their ceremonial attire had indeed put up a good show. Cadet Towfiq Bin Alam has been awarded the gold medal for his all-round outstanding performance. He has also been performing as the Chief Cadet Captain for the last term. Cadet Joydev Biswas was judged as the best nautical cadet and has been awarded the Silver Medal and Cadet S M Aseer Intisar Boby was awarded the silver medal as the best engineering cadet.

The 7th batch cadets have already been selected by prime foreign principals for their employment and the procedure for obtaining their employment formalities is already on.

The session was rounded off with a festive luncheon where the commemorative cake was cut by the chief guest and representatives from the passing out batch of cadets.

4th Batch of Ratings of IMA commenced their training with 10 Deck trainee ratings; 8 Engine Ratings trainee; 07 Fitter ratings; 07 Cook Ratings and 8 Steward ratings. They are expected to finish their course by end January 2018.

The passing out ceremony of the 3rd Batch Ratings of International Maritime Academy (IMA) was held at the Campus on 18th May 2017. In this session 48 Ratings have been Successfully Completed their training from Deck, Engine & Saloon division. Gold Medal was given to Deck Rating Md. Zahir Chowdhury, Engine Rating Md. Imran Talukder & Saloon Rating Md. Mehedi Hasan. Chairman, Managing Director, along with Commandant and Principal of IMA attended the ceremony. Executive Directors of Haque & Sons Ltd graced the occasion. IMA 2nd batch 30 ratings are all onboard vessel and presently completing their required sea time.

The erection of the workshop was completed in early 2017 and was inaugurated on 22nd of February by the honorable shipping minister Shajahan Khan MP and Watanabe San Managing Director of MOL Chemical Tanker Pte Ltd. The same day when seventh batch cadets passed out. Many dignitaries, national and foreign, graced the inauguration ceremony. The new IMA workshop is over 10,000 square feet two storied building having latest equipment and machineries.

The passing out ceremony of the 6th Batch of Pre-sea Cadets of International Maritime Academy (IMA) was held at the Campus on 22nd February 2017. (75) Cadets have Successfully Completed their training this year from Nautical and Engineering division. On the occasion of Passing out Mr. Shajahan Khan, MP, Hon’ble Minister for the Ministry of Shipping (MOS) attended as the Chief Guest. Ms. Meher Afroze Chumki, hon’ble State Minister for Ministry of Women and Children Affairs as special guest and Mr. Ashok Madhob Roy, Secretary, Ministry of Shipping and Commodore Syed Ariful Islam (TAS), ndc, psc, BN, Director General of Shipping attended as guest of honor. Eight Foreign guests representing owners/ship Managers were also present.

IMA 6th Batch Cadets debate competition was held in IMA Auditorium. Topic was " TECHNOLOGY IS MAKING OUR LIFE COMFORTABLE AS THE WORLD IS MOVING AHEAD" Two teams debated issues of how technology makes life easier, efficient & faster while opposition team discussed using technology and social media for organizing political movements, cyber bullying, to harm or embarrass people’s privacy etc. The debate was thoughtful, enthusiastic and well prepared.

The 2nd Batch IMA Ratings had their Certificate Graduation Ceremony on April 7th 2016. 30 Deck Engine and Saloon Ratings Passed out from IMA who will be fully employed onboard Haque & Sons Ltd managed vessels. Gold Medal was given to Saloon Rating Md. Abu Raihan & Engine Rating Ashiqul Hai Moin. IMA first batch 30 ratings are all onboard vessel and presently completing their required sea time.

The passing out ceremony of the 5th Batch of Pre-sea Cadets of International Maritime Academy was held at the Campus on 23rd February 2016 . 115 Cadets have passed out this year from Nautical and Engineering division, Mr. Shajahan Khan, Minister for the Ministry of Shipping, attended the Occasion as a Chief guest & Mrs. Meher Afroze Chumki, State Minister for Ministry of Women and Children Affairs was Present as a Special guest.

5th Batch Cadets Mess Night 2015.